Iowa Colony is a village located in Brazoria County Texas. Iowa Colony has a 2024 population of 16,904. Iowa Colony is currently growing at a rate of 14.04% annually and its population has increased by 97.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,579 in 2020.
The average household income in Iowa Colony is $145,501 with a poverty rate of 5.59%. The median age in Iowa Colony is 34.5 years: 32.5 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Iowa Colony was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,765 | 43.21% |
| White | 3,715 | 33.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,633 | 14.81% |
| Asian | 465 | 4.22% |
| Other race | 450 | 4.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,642 | 3.03 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
| Married | 2,305 | 3.21 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 599 | 1.19 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 581 | 3.61 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 157 | 5.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
97.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 290 | 4.39% |
| Associates Degree | 782 | 11.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,971 | 29.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 940 | 14.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,256 | 19.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 0.56% |
| Some College | 1,323 | 20.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,553 | 2,553 | 1,148 |
| White | 1,877 | 1,799 | 818 |
| Hispanic | 1,490 | 1,289 | 478 |
| 2+ Races | 878 | 797 | 524 |
| Asian | 378 | 330 | 234 |
| Other Race | 313 | 273 | 92 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,865 | $104,434 | $76,507 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,780 | $100,677 | $91,504 |
| High School Graduate | $57,969 | $85,492 | $21,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,699 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,363 | $85,532 | $66,625 |
| Some College | $77,817 | $82,242 | $45,354 |
$80,363
Average Earnings
$85,532
Average Male
$66,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.85% of Iowa Colony residents speak only English, while 23.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,735 | 239 | 8.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,467 | 150 | 6.08% |
| Other | 450 | 119 | 26.44% |
| Asian | 465 | 103 | 22.15% |
| Multiple | 1,616 | 90 | 5.57% |
| Black | 4,765 | 65 | 1.36% |
5.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.25%
Male Poverty Rate
5.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Iowa Colony is Other, with 26.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Iowa Colony is Black, with 1.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
| Some College | 1.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.42% |
| Female Employed | 3.65% |
| Male Employed | 0.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,658 | $147,143 |
| Households | $126,167 | $145,501 |
| Married Families | $138,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $125,125 | $120,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
542
Number of Veterans
421
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 278 |
| Second Gulf War | 231 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 396 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 326 | 10.78% |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 12.38% |
| White | 83 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 3.36% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65%
Born in Iowa Colony
91.98%
Native Born
8.02%
Foreign Born
3.05%
Non Citizen
4.97%
Naturalized
91.98% of Iowa Colony residents were born in the United States, with 65% having been born in Texas. 3.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,310 | 2,081 | 8.25% |
| 2028 | 25,229 | 2,081 | 8.99% |
| 2027 | 23,148 | 2,082 | 9.88% |
| 2026 | 21,066 | 2,081 | 10.96% |
| 2025 | 18,985 | 2,081 | 12.31% |
| 2024 | 16,904 | 2,081 | 14.04% |
| 2023 | 14,823 | 1,837 | 14.15% |
| 2022 | 12,986 | 2,155 | 19.9% |
| 2021 | 10,831 | 2,252 | 26.25% |
| 2020 | 8,579 | 5,352 | 165.85% |
| 2019 | 3,227 | 1,389 | 75.57% |
| 2018 | 1,838 | 494 | 36.76% |
| 2017 | 1,344 | 52 | 4.02% |
| 2016 | 1,292 | 45 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 1,247 | 33 | 2.72% |
| 2014 | 1,214 | 16 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 1,198 | 20 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 1,178 | 21 | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 1,157 | 19 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 1,138 | 0 | 0% |